Laurel Elementary School
Tel:
(650)312-7555
- Laurel Elementary School serves 527 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Laurel Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Laurel Elementary School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 527 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Laurel Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Laurel Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3345 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 11% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 32% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Mateo-Foster City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Laurel Elementary School is Hillsdale High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Abbott Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Mateo Abbott Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 825 students
0.3 miles
600 36th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650)312-7600 0.3 6-8 825 - San Mateo Beresford Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 274 students
0.6 miles
300 28th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650)312-7551 0.6 K-5 274 - San Mateo Hillsdale High School Grades: 9-12 | 1418 students
0.6 miles
3115 Del Monte St.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650)558-2699 0.6 9-12 1418 - San Mateo George Hall Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 428 students
0.8 miles
130 San Miguel Way
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650)312-7533 0.8 K-5 428 - San Mateo Meadow Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 316 students
0.8 miles
2619 Dolores St.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650)312-7566 0.8 K-5 316
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